Ham Cheddar + Chive Protein Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup milk, plus more for brushing tops
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp melted salted butter
• 7 oz deli ham, diced in to small pieces
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup diced green onion OR chives (or a mix)
• 2 cups bread flour
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Blend cottage cheese and milk until creamy. In a large bowl, mix with honey and melted butter, then fold in ham, cheese, and green onion.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients. Add to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined- dough will be crumbly and looks slightly dry.

4. 4

   Turn your dough out onto a clean floured work surface. Use floured hands to combine the dough to make it less crumbly and into more of a smooth dough.

5. 5

   Roll dough out as much as you can into a rectangle (ish) about 3/4 inch thick. Fold one end of the rectangle into the center, and then the other end of the rectangle over it, like a letter.

6. 6

   Flatten dough again into a more narrow rectangle that is again about 3/4 inch thick. Repeat the process of folding one end into the center and then the other end over it.

7. 7

   Roll a little once again just to pack layers together more tightly. Cut dough into 6-9 biscuits and place on baking sheet almost touching each other.

8. 8

   Brush the tops with milk and then bake for 20-30 minutes (depending on size of your biscuits- smaller ones will cook faster), until tops are slightly brown in centers are set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying. Optional: brush tops w/ butter + honey!